Al Pacino Tapped for SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award
Al Pacino has been named the 62nd recipient of SAG-AFTRA’s Life Achievement Award, the actors’ union’s highest honour. The award recognises his contribution to acting and will be presented at the 33rd Actor Awards in 2027.
Pacino, 86, has worked in film and television for more than six decades, with roles including *The Godfather*, *Scarface* and *The Irishman*. His honours include an Oscar, two Emmys, two Tonys, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Kennedy Center Honor. SAG-AFTRA president Sean Astin praised Pacino’s artistry, while Pacino said working with fellow actors had been one of his greatest joys.
- Al Pacino will receive SAG-AFTRA’s highest honour.
- The award will be presented on 28 February 2027.
- His career spans more than six decades.
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SAG-AFTRA is the US union that represents film and television actors, as well as other performers and media professionals. Its Life Achievement Award recognises a performer’s career and contribution to acting.
Al Pacino has worked in film and television for more than six decades. He is known for roles in The Godfather, Scarface and The Irishman, and has received major awards across film, television and theatre.
The honour reflects recognition from within the acting profession. It also places Pacino among previous recipients of an award given by the union to mark a long career in performance.